All Projects

JMP assisted North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) to produce a Major Scheme Business Case (MSBC) for a proposed A18-A180 Link Road. Among other elements, and in accordance with webTAG, we undertook a detailed assessment of the air quality impacts of the proposed scheme using the DMRB screening method.

JMP designed a ‘Physical Activity Standard for Access to Healthy Food’ for the Department of Health, West Midlands. The research involved a literature review examining food security, access to healthy food, accessibility, physical activity and initiatives that have been implemented to improve healthy lifestyles, followed by a regional GIS mapping exercise and a social market research to better understand people’s perceptions and attitudes towards healthy food and their accessibility.

JMP undertook research, in partnership with the Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York, to provide, examine and evaluate what measures would be needed to achieve a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from transport in the Yorkshire and Humber region to meet regional targets. This work was undertaken by examining the changes in patterns of travel behaviour that can be achieved through the implementation of best practice transport interventions, and modelling the carbon impact of such changes in behaviour using the REAP (Resource and Energy Analysis Programme) model.

JMP developed and implemented a broad-ranging social marketing campaign to encourage drivers in Dundee to adopt less polluting options (of eco-driving, using public transport, walking or cycling). The campaign used billboard, local print media and radio advertising to target drivers from a broad catchment area. This was complemented through engagement with local people in selected parts of the city and a programme of extensive involvement with primary schools. We undertook in-class workshops with pupils and organised walk to school weeks.

The Department for Transport has commissioned JMP Consultants Ltd to deliver a £70,000 grant which will assist public sector organisations in maximising the take-up of measures that will help employees reduce their work-related trips. The grant will help organisations maximise remote working, flexi working and tele/video/webconferencing in order to reduce travel. JMP are working with Bristol City Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Dorset County Council, Kent County Council and Swindon Borough Council. JMP has developed an assessment tool which captures work-related trips (commuter and business-related travel data). All of the participating councils have completed the assessment in order to baseline their work-related trips and to demonstrate a business case for promoting alternatives to travel measures. Measures being implemented include; webinar training, a one month ‘Alternatives To Travel’ challenge, ‘How To’ guides on teleconferencing and advice to managers to help them manage staff in remote locations. The impact of these measures on travel will be monitored by repeating the use of the assessment tool early in 2012.

JMP prepared a Transport Assessment in support of a planning application for a proposed Bioethanol Production Plant at Saltend, Hull. The project involved consultation with three main stakeholders, East Riding of Yorkshire Council (the planning authority), neighbouring Hull City Council and the Highways Agency, in addition to local parish councils. The scope of works included consideration of the impact of both the construction and operation phases of the development along the A63(T)-A1603 corridor. A critical issue was agreeing an appropriate condition to restrict HGV movements along a congested section of the A63 during identified peak hours, and an independent monitoring procedure.

JMP was commissioned by BAE Systems to design the 1.2km Northern Access Road into Scotland’s largest derelict site, which is to be redeveloped for housing, employment and community facilities. The 963 hectare former Royal Ordnance site at Bishopton is of strategic importance in the context of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley region, the Northern Access Road providing one of two accesses into what is known as the Bishopton Community Growth Area. The site already has outline planning approval for 2,500 homes, 138,000 sq metres of employment land, 12,000 sq metres of community facilities and a primary school. The commission for the 6.5m wide Northern Access Road includes a roundabout, lighting, verges and combined footpath/cycleway all within a sinuous alignment designed to provide a transition between the rural and the internal road networks.

JMP was engaged by a consortium of the Church Commissioners for England and Langmead to provide drainage and flood risk assessment services to support the development of proposals for a 2,000+ dwelling expansion of Bognor Regis.

The site is located on the coastal plain between the South Downs and the English Channel and has varying ground conditions which pose a range of challenges in the design of land drainage.

JMP prepared a Transport Assessment and accompanying Travel Plan for a 5,685m2 office development in South Shields. The development will be used by BT and is part of the wider South Shields Riverside Regeneration Masterplan. JMP was part of the multi-disciplinary team that prepared the masterplan, which addresses the regeneration and revitalisation of a 35 hectare brownfield site.

JMP prepared a business travel strategy to help the council achieve financial efficiency savings, reduce carbon emissions, meet duty of care requirements and improve compliance to travel policies and procedures. Our strategy report includes practical recommendations that the council can implement to support their ongoing process to harmonise travel policies and employee terms and conditions.

JMP produced a transport assessment for a mixed use development on the Centre Park site in Warrington. Extensive negotiations had failed to agree a suitable highways solution to help deliver the development. JMP therefore recommended that a Vissim model as the most appropriate tool for assessment of the proposals, and also would provide a method of visually demonstrating to all parties the impact of the proposals and of the any improvements identified.

JMP provided transport consultancy services in connection with the new vision for the £3 billion Chelsea Barracks site redevelopment in London. JMP has been advising on various transport and street design matters. A Transport Assessment was produced, which included detailed VISSIM modelling agreed with both Westminster City Council and Transport for London, to support the hybrid planning application. The VISSIM model included an assessment of the removal of the Congestion Charge Western Extension Zone.

JMP provided transport and highways advice in support of the Local Area Plan (LAP) and Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Clonburris masterplan development in South Dublin, Ireland. This covers a 265 hectare site south-west of Dublin. JMP prepared a detailed Transport Assessment and a groundbreaking and innovative Mobility Management Plan and Sustainable Transport Strategy for the area. JMP’s engagement with transport stakeholders was critical to securing support for the Planning Scheme and its proposed transport infrastructure.

We manage the reimbursement payments made to bus operators for their participation in concessionary travel schemes for older and disabled people on behalf of a number of authorities. We agree scheme operational arrangements, verify claims from operators and authorise reimbursement payments. Our MASCoT tool has been devised specifically to assist with this and can be used to model different scenarios and identify likely outcomes.

JMP supported architects in providing preliminary design input to the masterplan for the regeneration of Crowle Market Place. JMP then took the agreed improvement scheme through to planning approval, also undertaking safety audits, the CDM Co-ordinator role and flood risk assessments. Following the granting of planning permission JMP provided engineering detailed design and site supervision services for all aspects of the scheme.

JMP delivered an innovative two-year PTP programme to support the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places-funded programme, “Dundee Travel Active”. The project focused on promoting active travel to improve public health: targeting residential areas with the poorest health indicators; working with schools in these areas; and offering advice to individuals with recognised health needs. In all, more than 3,400 households have received personalised advice at their doorstep and over 1,000 people have participated through community events, workplaces and universities.

JMP played a critical role in defining evidence based regional transport challenges and in ensuring that high level stakeholders including elected Members, chief officers, and the business community and voluntary sectors were fully engaged in the process.

JMP updated an existing TRIPS model as part of a wider project to assess the Local Transport Strategy and major schemes developed by the council in accordance to the guidance outlined within Scot-TAG. This included updating of the existing TRIPS assignment model using new traffic survey data collected for the commission. External travel demand was sourced from LATIS (Land Use and Transport Integration in Scotland - TMfS05a) to ensure compatibility with the national model baseline and to allow for integration with national forecasts including mode choice.

JMP operate the model on behalf of East Renfrewshire and private developers to assess the impact of development traffic on the core road network. The model has also been used as a data store for traffic count information and free flow road speeds, the latter providing an initial input into a review of traffic speeds within the authority area.

JMP undertook a detailed dispersion modelling study of the air quality impacts for the traffic impacts of a proposed cruise liner, hotel and residential development at Enderby's Wharf in Greenwich. The commission included detailed discussions with the Council Environmental Health officers and Planners, forecast generation of emissions for each road source, development of five separate dispersion models at key sensitive locations on the local highway network surrounding the site and verification of model results with measured air quality data.

JMP provides transport support to LB Enfield’s primary schools expansion programme for the expansion of ten primary schools and a nursery and children’s centre. Eight have been granted planning permission, one is awaiting a decision and the other applications are yet to be submitted.

JMP prepared an evaluation framework for the Safer Routes to School Programme. This work included the undertaking of a benchmark study, a review of data sources and the preparation of a draft evaluation framework.

JMP prepared a Transport Assessment for the redevelopment of Gateshead International Stadium. The proposal included the development of a modern banqueting facility which will act as a dual learning facility for Gateshead College’s Academy of Sport, as well as refurbishment of the existing stadium facilities.

The largest of 7 Scottish sustainable travel town projects, JMP is providing Personalised Travel Planning (PTP) across the whole town over 2 years. A particular focus has been engaging community groups to encourage greater project ownership and participation.

JMP was commissioned by North Lanarkshire Council and the Scottish Executive to undertake a feasibility study and option appraisal for an existing motorway services footbridge over the M8 at Harthill. The objective of the project was to examine and cost the various options available for a suitable pedestrian access solution for the proposed Local Transport Interchange in sufficient detail to allow scheme approval by the Scottish Ministers. As well as complying with current standards, the final footbridge solution had to be as low maintenance as possible and require minimum disruption to M8 traffic during construction and maintenance phases. JMP costed and appraised options including refurbishment of the existing structure and development of a new structure in either standard or iconic forms.

The Hemel Hempstead Urban Transport Plan identified short, medium and long term strategies to shape travel patterns in Hemel Hempstead and provide a transport framework for related policy issues. JMP developed this framework for the UTP to provide a focus for transport improvements over a period of 15 to 20 years. An extensive consultation programme included a full-scale ‘planning for real’ exercise with a comprehensive range of local stakeholders.

JMP was appointed by Transport for London to carry out the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to improve Henlys Corner on the A406 North Circular Road. Working with our professional partners, Clancy Consulting, and Geotechnical Consulting Group, the team carried out site investigation and designed an embedded sheet pile retaining wall to retain the widened embankment carrying the A406, together with two new steel sign gantries. Adoption of a sheet pile wall solution, screened with planting, resulted in a significant cost saving over a conventional embankment, as well as reducing the scheme footprint and environmental impact on adjoining woodland.

JMP has been appointed by London Borough of Tower Hamlets to lead the design and delivery of three high profile public realm projects as part of the High Street 2012 Vision.

At Aldgate, improved footways and crossings will reinforce north-south connections, whilst the refurbishment of Altab Ali Park will strengthen this valued public space. The design concept for Mile End Waste introduces a simple materials palette and detailing to create a substantial piece of public realm for special events, whilst supporting the needs of local businesses. At Mile End Intersection, enhancements to the Green Bridge will create a safer and more inviting space, encouraging more pavement life and opportunities for local restaurant activities to spill out onto the pavements.

Since 2005, JMP has been the lead advisor to the Highways Agency for their awarding winning Influencing Travel Behaviour (ITB) programme. This has involved developing, implementing and monitoring over 50 Area Travel Plans at business parks, out-of-town retail centres, universities and hospitals in order to reduce the need for motorway and trunk road capacity enhancements. The success of the ITB programme has been proven through detailed monitoring which demonstrate benefit cost ratios of up to 13:1.

To aid delivery of the ITB programme, JMP has produced a number of tools for the HA including the Commuter Challenge website, (http://www.swcommuterchallenge.co.uk/default.cfm) which enables employees to compete against other by scoring points if they commute by sustainable modes.

Peter Hardy acted as technical advisor to the Select Committee for its Inquiry into Buses following the Spending Review. The inquiry considered the impacts of cuts in local authority expenditure on supported bus services, reductions in concessionary fares reimbursement for operators and proposed reductions in Bus Services Operator Grant. This involved briefing members on the issues relating to the inquiry, assessing the written and oral evidence provided, and assisting in the development of the report and recommendations.

JMP developed a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Irish Smarter Travel Area Demonstration Programme. This programme aims to support local councils in the development and implementation smarter travel measures and to provide a clear mechanism for demonstrating the benefits that can be derived from delivering these types of measures. The work included a best practice review of techniques to monitor smarter choices measures and the type of objective indicators that should be measured in order to demonstrate true value.

JMP have been appointed to create a design code, incorporating open space and landscape strategies, and to develop a new masterplan for the King’s Drive, Eastbourne. JMP’s input encompassed both the development of an overall vision for the layout and the articulation of the open spaces, as well as technical aspects such as street layouts, service and emergency access, car parking and traffic calming solutions. The design code and masterplan responded to local constraints including the site’s rural setting and local noise issues. The masterplan has also successfully integrated well with neighbouring settlements, whilst ensuring the scheme compliments nearby open space.

JMP has been appointed by the Royal Borough of Kingston to develop proposals for the historic Ancient Market Area and its immediate surroundings, after a competition to develop ideas for strengthening the area’s role as a key cultural and recreational hub. The winning concept design by architect Tonkin Liu and JMP urban designers - The Market Story – is about bringing new life to the two sides of the market square. The concept aims to create site-specific artworks related to rhythm, history and usage, as inspired by the spirit of photographic pioneer Muybridge, the Tudors and the Market stalls. The story will be told using light patterns and framed views to create a distinct identity for the Ancient Market Area.

Now the Council seeks to deliver an enhanced public realm that not only addresses the immediate issues of the Ancient Market Place, but also integrates into the ongoing wider regeneration process. Planned development proposals suggest substantial further town centre improvement in the future. The project is supported by the Mayor of London’s Great Spaces initiative which aims to revitalise the capital’s unique public spaces.

JMP provided transport and highways advice in connection with the Liffey Valley Local Area Plan (LAP) and proposed new Liffey Valley Town Centre development in South Dublin. JMP reviewed the planning application and audited the Transport Assessment (TA) for the proposed 60,000 sq m town centre development and provided advice and support to South Dublin County Council. JMP also reviewed a separate planning application and TA Report for a proposed foodstore development within the LAP area. JMP provided advice on planning conditions to be attached to the application and also identified sustainable transport measures that should be put in place to support the proposed development, to improve and enhance the area’s accessibility by walking, cycling and public transport.

As part of JMP’s work supporting the development of this new unitary authority’s transport strategy, a full assessment of transport and wider evidence was undertaken. Much of the historic data related only to the former authority boundaries, so this work enabled a Cheshire East context to be established. In addition, the early stages of developing the Council’s Local Development Framework were underway, and it was agreed to expand the work to cover both.

JMP reviewed all the main demographic, land-use and transport evidence, drawing out key issues reading the character of areas, known transport problems and barriers, and network performance. In addition, JMP undertook an investigation of levels of stress on the highway network (using traffic modelling) and the likely impact on the network of large-scale developments. Strategic development locations were also assessed for their accessibility to all key services, by using ‘Accession’ modelling.

For the East of England Development Agency's Inspire East service, one of our Directors provided assistance to various public and voluntary sector organisations in developing project ideas in the field of sustainable development, facilitating partnerships and formulating funding bids. A particularly interesting project involved working with the Three Rivers Way Association, a community-based group that is seeking to develop a shared-use path (walk / cycle / mobility scooter) linking a number of communities across part of the Norfolk Broads; this will promote sustainable travel amongst residents (for commuting and travel to school) and visitors alike. The enabling role involved stakeholder engagement and 'bridge building', identifying and bidding for funds, and facilitating a stakeholder 'summit' to establish commitment and to form the basis for an implementation plan.

JMP is working with Dacorum Borough Council to develop proposals for revitalising the Marlowes shopping zone at the heart of Hemel Hempstead.

The Marlowes perform a key social and retail function for the town and its surrounding communities. The priority is the delivery of a more inclusive, safe and attractive environment for the local community and visitors and encourage local shops and restaurants to take advantage of later opening hours. JMP’s urban designers are exploring ways to re-energise the retail quarter and to support local businesses with flexible proposals able to adapt to the on-going regeneration of the town centre.

JMP provided assistance with design and implementation of the Medway UTMC system. This work included the extension of SCOOT based UTC into Rainham and Gillingham; development of a signing strategy for Medway Tunnel closures; setting up of UTMC strategies; the design of controller replacements and equipment upgrades to provide LED signalling and ELV street equipment for reduced revenue costs and public safety; implementation of SCOOT bus priority at signal controlled junctions; advice on the siting and communications options for air quality monitoring motes; and assistance with the interfaces between the RTPI system and the new dynamic allocation bus station.

JMP developed a detailed transport study to support the development of a regeneration masterplan for Middleport and Burslem, in Stoke-on-Trent. The study looked not only at the transport requirements associated with the area’s regeneration, but also at the wider implications of future development proposals on both the strategic and local road network.

Walking, cycling and public transport improvements are included as key parts of this strategy to promote the principles of a sustainable community. Cycling accessibility was particularly important to this masterplan development given Stoke-on-Trent’s status as a Cycle Demonstration Town at the time of the study. An overarching area travel plan was also produced, which is intended to form the basis for any development travel plans and will ensure on-going enforcement and monitoring.

JMP acted as independent advisors and modellers in the development of a traffic model of the western area of Newcastle - from the city centre to the A1 - concentrating on the West Road and Nuns Moor Road corridors. The modelling concentrated on the impact of the proposed redevelopment of the General Hospital site into a large mixed use retail, office and health centre complex, and on ensuring that the bus priority system proposed for the corridor would continue to provide similar benefits after the introduction of both additional development traffic and substantial changes to the road network within the corridor.

The preferred development scenario was tested against a number of potential layouts. The S-PARAMICS model simulated scenarios that demonstrated that this could be achieved overcoming a key concern that the council has raised with regards to the outline application.

The project sought to understand the extent to which issues of deprivation might be the result of poor accessibility to employment opportunities and other key services. Using a wide range of demographic, economic and transport data in partnership with regeneration specialists, JMP undertook case study analysis to evaluate the conditions where transport becomes a barrier to overcoming worklessness.

JMP compiled a transport evidence base, and made recommendations for improvements to walking, cycling, public transport and highways which would be required, to support development aspirations within two discrete areas of Burnley for which the Council was developing Area Action Plans (AAPs). Baseline transport and traffic assessment of both areas was undertaken; with an assessment of the transport and traffic implications resulting from the AAP proposals. JMP then identified and prioritised possible solutions to deal with the major constraints, which were tested for technical feasibility and how well they fitted with policy objectives.

We have reviewed bus service networks and assisted authorities with service planning and retendering of supported services. A review of rural bus services in Shropshire led to the development of a county-wide network of demand responsive services, which has successfully led to an increase in the use of public transport in those areas. We carried out a transport efficiency review in 2010 for North Yorkshire County Council, which examined ways of achieving efficiencies through integration methods, policy changes and procurement processes. For Warwickshire County Council we looked at the potential for establishing a bus station in Stratford upon Avon, together with the case for a second park and ride service for the town. In Worcestershire we developed proposals for multiple-operator ticketing.

JMP developed Plymouth’s Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) round 2 bid and provided specialist technical input to the scheme to facilitate a significant urban expansion into East Devon. The scheme included re-allocation of road space in favour of public transport. The bid was assessed using a range of appraisal techniques including valuation of sustainable modes interventions. Along with managing the submission of the bid, JMP undertook negotiations with local bus operators to seek support, and identified in partnership with the City Council some £2.5 million of match funding opportunities.

JMP Consultants Ltd has been instructed by National Grid Properties Ltd to prepare a Transport Statement (TS) in support of a proposed residential development of 22 residential units and associated parking at Wharf Lane, Rickmansworth.

The proposed redevelopment site, located in the Three Rivers District of Hertfordshire, is currently occupied by two gas holders and associated building owned by National Grid. The development proposals were found to accord with local and national policy and seek to provide residential units in an eminently suitable location without detriment to the local highway network and within easy access of the cycle, pedestrian and public transport network.

JMP was commissioned by Rotherham MBC to assist with the design, specification and production of tender documents for works associated with the expansion of the South Yorkshire Intelligent Transport System (SYITS) into Rotherham. The works include the provision of a remote UTC instation linked to Sheffield; the signalling of a number of roundabouts; the design of strategic VMS for driver information and route guidance; the implementation of MOVA at some remote junctions; and the provision of bus priority through key junctions on the Quality Bus Corridors.

JMP has played an active role in assisting the HA to reach agreement with Shropshire County Council on the highways impact of the development proposals set out in their Local Development Document submissions. With technical assistance from JMP, the HA has been able to agree with the Local Authority, through the Core Strategy submission process, on the package of junction schemes and smarter choices measures that will jointly deliver the required mitigation of traffic impacts, allowing the Strategy to deliver growth whilst maintaining the effective operation of the Strategic Route Network.

JMP reviewed the prioritisation of interventions in Somerset County Council’s emerging Future Transport Plan (FTP), in the light of the Council and its local partners’ over-arching priorities – especially in relation to economic growth – and the emergence of the ‘localism’ agenda.

Through policy analysis and interviews, a framework was set out to allow different types of transport initiatives to be assessed for performance against the key outcomes required. This also highlighted the potential for partnership delivery with other departments, and bodies who have different objectives.

JMP provides transport planning and spatial planning services for the Spatial Planning Arrangement, a five year framework for the Highways Agency covering two of their regions as well as the national Network Planning and Performance Division. The service includes; providing technical inputs to develop the HA’s case for consultation responses to Local Development Frameworks, monitoring and responding to all stages of LDF process on behalf of the HA, undertaking modelling exercises and giving evidence at Inquiries and/or Examinations in Public. The contract also covers the provision of development management advice on all matters which have an impact on the Strategic Road Network and the provision of consultation responses on behalf of the HA for government documents, consultation drafts, etc.

JMP has been appointed by LB Southwark to undertake a streetscape study leading to a fully implemented scheme for the
Borough Market conservation area. JMP are working to develop designs for the area that enhance the pedestrian environment whilst ensuring that on-street servicing and resident parking capacity is maintained.

JMP have undertaken a complete streetscape and movement analysis of the market area, supported by a full consultation programme. Following detailed stakeholder consultation, the design team established a series of design options before settling on a preferred option with the Client. The scheme will see the introduction of pavement extensions at key conflict points, as well as the creation of a shared surface at the Market edge.

JMP provided highways and transport advice in respect of a major new development to the east of Swindon consisting of some 7000 new homes as well as schools and retail space. SATURN and PARAMICS modelling packages were used to assess the impact of the development on the existing road network and test mitigation options.

As part of a combined consultancy team JMP updated the Swindon SATURN model, including extensive data collection which was used to build new demand matrices.

JMP developed this city region transport strategy for the Tees Valley in support of the Tees Valley’s economic and regeneration Statement of Ambition. This work followed on from earlier 2010 work undertaken by JMP as part of the Delivering a Sustainable Transport System (DaSTS) programme. This earlier work included evidence reviews, identification of priority transport challenges, and some strategic prioritisation of transport interventions across the Tees Valley. JMP led stakeholder engagement as a critical element of the work, including with Transport for Tees Valley, the city region transport board.

Count Me In! is a Healthy Town initiative. JMP offered personal travel planning advice to the local community alongside a range of other health interventions, including advice on healthy eating, healthy cookery and active lifestyles.

As part of the Coventry Routeforward project we trained a number of neighbourhood transport planners, who would then engage with communities to involve them in transport issues, concerns and solutions.

In Dundee, we have trained people to become travel trainers. They now work with individuals to train them to a point where they can independently travel by public transport, rather than rely on specialist and institutionalised transport provision.

JMP prepared a landmark carbon-focused travel plan for Transport Scotland (the national transport agency for Scotland). The travel plan covered both commuter and business travel, and included a detailed travel carbon footprinting exercise to quantify greenhouse gas emissions from travel by Transport Scotland employees. The Travel Plan aimed to achieve a 35,000 kgCO2 saving over the first two years.

Innovative measures included: a Business Unit Monthly Carbon 'Account' – to track carbon (and cost) expenditure within business units; in-house video-conference training; compressed/flexible working opportunities and/or relocation packages for longer distance commuters; and a 'hierarchy' of business travel modes with video-conference the preferred option.

JMP undertook a Transport Assessment and Framework Travel Plan in support of a planning application to build a new 1200 pupil capacity school as part of Building Schools for the Future programme. The Transport Assessment focused on anticipated travel patterns and their effect on the surrounding road network.

Following on from JMP’s work to develop the overall transport strategy for Sutton, JMP was re-commissioned to implement the first “Integrated District Centre Package”. The work consisted of widespread consultation with residents, users and stakeholders of Wallington town centre about improvements they want to see to promote walking, cycling and public transport use, followed by design of specific measures to encourage further mode shift.

JMP devised a series of one mile health walks in Warrington. The walks all focus on deprived communities, and aim to encourage local residents to get out and about and use the rights of way network as part of their daily life.

JMP developed a travel plan that provided a robust package of measures, with a phased 5 year implementation plan, for the new Community Hospital. The plan focused on influencing the travel behaviour of staff transferring to the new site before new travel routines were established. Site audits and travel surveys were used to understand which measures would deliver results, enable demand management of car parking, and achieve defined modal split targets.

JMP undertook this study into movement and accessibility in York City Centre. This work will help York achieve its 20 year plan for new development and public realm enhancements associated with accessibility improvements in the historic centre. York’s vision, as reflected in the City Centre Vision Prospectus, is for York City Centre to be the “most special in England by 2030 and to be a distinctively high quality place”. The work is examining all movements into and through the city centre, including pedestrians, cyclists, disabled users, service and delivery vehicles, buses and cars, and is focused on enhancing the quality of the city centre as a place to live, work and visit.